Risks associated with suspected dysphagia in infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in a South African public hospital
Background. The prevalence of neonatal dysphagia is increasing, as medical advances contribute to the survival of critically ill and preterm infants. Additional factors such as low birth weight (LBW), gastro-oesoephageal reflux disorder, failure-to-thrive (FTT), and HIV may increase the complexity o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2017-07-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Child Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.sajch.org.za/index.php/SAJCH/article/view/1372/773 |